18 July, 2014 - Niels Bauer Games (
www.nielsbauergames.com) has announced the
release of a compilation of background stories for the successful
indie game "Smugglers 5: Secession" and is named after the first of
the three stories. Upon installation, the player can choose to play
one of three short but dynamic and multiple-pathed background
stories, which will lead the player through the game.

The first story, "The Smugglers Guild", starts with the
retirement of your trader father through ill health. There's no
money in being an honest trader these days. Smuggling contraband is
a risky business, but the rewards are great - especially for those
lucky or connected enough to join the exclusive Smugglers Guild.
"The Smugglers Guild" is playable with "Smugglers 5: Secession" and
"Smugglers 5: Invasion".

In the second story, "Solomon´s Treasure", your father
dedicated his life to finding the hidden treasure of Solomon
McTavish, legendary pirate, and died without success. Perhaps you
can do better - but you are not the only one seeking this vast
fortune.

The final story, "Thirst For Vengeance", recalls the pirate
raiders that killed your parents and kidnapped your sister when you
were a child. As a graduate of the space academy with a ship of
your own, the time has finally come to seek your revenge.

Smugglers 5 is the fifth instalment in the turn-based
science-fiction space trading game series. Will you be a greedy
trader, an ambitious fleet pilot or a ruthless pirate? Board enemy
ships, manage factories, conquer star systems and forge your own
galactic empire - ultimately, your actions will have an impact on a
galactic scale.

There's a ship in the hangar and the stars are calling to you.
Don't keep them waiting.